Question

David bought a jacket that was marked 55% off the original price of $48. The sales tax was 6%. What did David pay altogether for the jacket? Find the discount price first and then find the tax. Round your answer to the nearest cent.

Answer 1

Discount: 55%

Sales tax: 6%

Original price: $48

First, we find the discount price. If the discount is 55% of $48, the discount price will be 45% of $48: